Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09

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Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
NEWARK, june 6,--The following reso-
lutions are given for publication by the
secretary Of the late convention which
closed its sesaions here on Thursday;
The convention Of the diocese OF Della
ware assemblies to-day In peculiar solemnity
and sadness. For the flrsttime In the history
OF the diocese we meet without head.
That illustrious and beloved man OF God,
who for 40 years has presided over the de-
alterations Of this body, the RI. Rev. Alfred
Lee, ID. D., LII. D., Is no more on earth. His
stewardship 80 faithfully occupied has given
place 10 rest and reward and higher oceu-
patton OF heaven. We mourn In our boz
reavement the irreparable loss OF his
presence, friendship and counsel.
As q man among men, q man OF integrity,
truth and decision he held the highest
tidenee and added strength. He
Illustrated and beautified every
relation and station OF life-as citizen and
patriot--Rs scholar and theologian-as
philanthropist and bishop he stood In the
light OF those whom men love to honor.
Upon the noble foundation OF this great
mans character a finished and elegant
edifice arose. The costly material Of rare
national endowments was prepared and en-
dustry until his words, his meetings and
his life became like the harmonious parts
OF stately cathedral. His worth, his
dignity, his fame, were our common heri-
tage and pride as they shed a lustre upon
tho position he held among us. He has
gone from US to "the city Of the living God
the heavenly Jerusalem--to the general
assembly OF the first born and to the spirits
OF Just men made perfect" Yet we rejoice
In his translation and gratefully acknowl-
edge the legacy he has left US OF his bless-
ings OF faithful labor, patient endurance,
high character and holy life.
ResotUed, That this convention expresses
Its deep grief at the bereavement II has
sustained In the removal OF an honored and
teloved chief offieer.
Res0lDed, That the memoryof Alfred Ice,
our venerRted bishop, shall ever be
cherished among us as an example and In
SEPARATION; that his name is and always will
be as ointment poured out; that his works
OF Christian charity and benevolence form
his best monument; that having ut length
entertained his well-earned rest from a
long and laborious life. his work and the
grateful affection OF his eo-laborers and
many beneficlarles of his kindness do fol-
low him.
Resolved, That this memorial be spread
upon the Journal and a copy sent TO the
family OF the deceased bishop.
The Rev. d. d. Smith reported the
resolutions and they were received by the
convention standing.
The Rev. DIR. Caldwell of Delaware
College filled the pulpit of the First
Presbyterian Church yesterday in the alb
sence OF the pastor.
Ohildren's Day services were largely
attended yesterday in the M. Il. Church.
The church was tastefully trimmed with
flowers, &C., and the Rev. O. W. Pretty
man preached both morning and evening
TO the young minds.
Il is rumored that William Straughn,
the station master on the b. d o. rail-
road will relinquish his position this
week. Much regret is expressed among
the business circles of the town at the
loss OF such an efficient officer, and petit.
tions are being numerously signed re-
questing his continuance in office. Under
bis management the freight and passen-
ger traffic has more than doubled.
NEWARK, June I'D. Bryant Smith,
late manager of Beaton Smiths drug
store here, has joined the Newark colony
in the west. He left to day for 81. Louis
by tho Baltimore n Ohio's st. Louis OK.
press
Joel Thompson, president of the Newark
National Bank, is at present in Philadel-
phia under the care OF an eminent occu-
list. His sight has become slightly i'm
paired, and necessitated the performance
OF delicate operation. It il the hearty
wish of his friends that 1t may BIO sue.
ceBsful.
A referee trial was heard before Squire
McKeowan on Saturday afternoon in
which Henry L. Brooks was plaintiff
against James Fl. CLARK defendant. The
action was brought for the recovery OF
1914. 35 for work and services as dairy.
man upon the farm of James II. Clark,
James L. Vailandigham, Esq, attorney
for the plaintiff received judgment fol-
full amount, but an appeal was entered
by Lewis O. yandegrift, ESD, of viii
mington for the defendant.
Operator Reed Of the p, w. IL B. rail
road at Newark station on Saturday re-
oeived word over the wire from Perry
vile that the Washington and New Yorh
express, No. 90, leaving the river at .0l
a M, had run over man at that point
and requesting information from the crew
OF said train which was due at Newark
| In accordance with the rules thetrain wal
siRnaled here, when the conductor wal
made acquainted with the supposed faots
| and q search at once made for some evidence
OF the sad affair by the crew. They wer'
| disappointed ct first and later enraged BY
| discovering very live corpse In the per
son Of an impeeunious tramp snugly
nestled up over the trucks. He wal
forcibly helped from his perch and wen
| his way sorrowing OF the unnecessary in
terruption Of his ride. II was 0 yer,
perilous position to maintain considering
the speed of the train and his escape i
remarkable. Considerably delayed by th'
incident the train moved off just as th,
tramp waved fond and somewhat re
Iuctant adieu to the conductor on the rea,
platform.
NEWARK, June 8.-The sos train on tn
Newark d Pomeroy railroad arrived her
last evening with its conductor, Amo
Osmond, a resident of this town, disabled
and very seriously Injured. This trail
left Newark for Pomeroy at IL 25 p. m.
in charge of Mr.. 0smond and durini
some freight shifting which was made q
Chatham, ID miles above here, in som,
unaeconntable manner he was knocked
of the train and his absencI
was hot noticed until the TRAIN
had proceeded three or fou
miles. The train was backed an'
the conductor was found lying Oh
a Ia